October 24, 2025 | 04:26 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Friday, October 24, 2025. Here are the highlights: French Open 2025: Jonatan Christie Knocked Out as Alwi Farhan Reaches Quarterfinals; Indonesia's HM Sampoerna Acquires Rp500 Billion in Patriot Bonds; and China Reaffirms Support for Indonesia's Whoosh High-Speed Rail Amid Debt Talks.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. French Open 2025: Jonatan Christie Knocked Out as Alwi Farhan Reaches Quarterfinals
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's men's singles badminton player Jonatan Christie was immediately knocked out in the round of 16 at the French Open 2025. Jonatan, commonly known as Jojo, lost to Japanese player Koki Watanabe in a three-game match, 21-11, 19-21, 23-25, on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Playing on Court 2 of Glaz Arena, France, Jonatan, who was the sixth seed, dominated the first game. Despite initially trailing 0-4, he managed to turn the tables to 11-8 and proceeded to lead the scoring, ultimately winning the game with a score of 21-11.
In the second game, Jonatan fell behind at 6-10, and the gap widened to 8-13. He was able to level the score at 16-16, making the match intense. When leading at 19-18, Watanabe managed to score three consecutive points to win 19-21 and ultimately force a third game.
2. Indonesia's HM Sampoerna Acquires Rp500 Billion in Patriot Bonds
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna Tbk (HM Sampoerna) has announced the purchase of long-term debt securities from PT Danantara Investment Management Series A and B, totaling Rp500 billion.
The acquisition includes the Long-Term Debt Securities Program Offered Without Gradual Public Offering Danantara 2025 Phase I.
Andy Revianto, Secretary of HM Sampoerna, said the investment represents 1.76 percent of the company’s 2024 equity.
3. China Reaffirms Support for Indonesia's Whoosh High-Speed Rail Amid Debt Talks
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Chinese government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the smooth operation of the Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail, also known as Whoosh.
The statement came from Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun amid ongoing discussions over the project’s debt restructuring led by Danantara Indonesia.
“China is ready to work with Indonesia to continue ensuring the high-quality operation of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR), maximizing the role of the project in boosting Indonesia's economic and social development and regional connectivity,” Guo said, according to the official website of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, October 24, 2025.
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China Reaffirms Support for Indonesia's Whoosh High-Speed Rail Amid Debt Talks
5 jam lalu
A Chinese spokesperson said that Whoosh, Southeast Asia's first high-speed rail, has shown positive results since beginning operations two years ago.
Indonesia's HM Sampoerna Acquires Rp500 Billion in Patriot Bonds
5 jam lalu
Secretary of HM Sampoerna Company Andy Revianto stated that the investment in this debt securities accounts for 1.76 percent of the company's equity in 2024.
Danantara and SOEs Potential Collision of Interests
6 jam lalu
The Prabowo administration revised the State-Owned Enterprises or SOEs Law twice in a year. Extending the bureaucratic chain.
Chinese Ambassador Deems Indonesia's High-Speed Rail Debt Talks 'Reasonable'
7 jam lalu
Chinese Ambassador Wang Lutong expressed the Chinese government's pride in the performance of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail or Whoosh service.
A Closer Look at China's Ancient Dujiangyan Irrigation System
18 jam lalu
What is the Dujiangyan irrigation system, which is over 2,000 years old and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and still functional to this day?
Danantara Confident Whoosh Debt Restructuring Will Conclude This Year
20 jam lalu
COO of Danantara Indonesia, Dony Oskaria, ensures the debt restructuring for the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train, or Whoosh, will be completed this year.
French Open 2025: Jonatan Christie Knocked Out as Alwi Farhan Reaches Quarterfinals
20 jam lalu
Jonatan Christie was knocked out in the round of 16 at the French Open 2025 after being defeated by Japanese player Koki Watanabe.
A Day in Chengdu's People's Park: Kung Fu Tea, Opera, and a Matchmaking Corner
23 jam lalu
People's Park offers a glimpse of the real Chengdu, complete with the traditional tea-drinking culture, opera, and even a 'matchmaking corner'.
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French Open 2025 Schedule: Ten Indonesian Shuttlers in Action Today
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Two Indonesian representatives, the men's doubles pair Rian/Reza and Sabar/Reza, will compete for a spot in the quarter-finals of the French Open 2025.
